This position is located in the Purchased/Referred Care (PRC) Department of the Pine Ridge service unit. The incumbent provides travel coordination and appointment services for patients being referred to other medical facilities and technical and clerical support to the Purchased/Referred Care (PRC) Department.

Duties

Determines patient eligibility for alternative resources available under the Purchased/Referred Care Program for Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance or other third parties. Assists with the reporting and closing out of Catastrophic Health Emergency Fund (CHEF) cases. Posts allotments and obligations to proper accounts and establishes current balances on a daily basis making adjustments. Performs clerical duties related to patient referrals, admissions, and discharges.

Requirements

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, your resume must state sufficient experience and/or education, to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are applying. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer and part time experience. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. BASIC REQUIREMENT(S): OPM Link (see Clerical and Administrative Support Positions): General Schedule Qualification Standards (opm.gov) In addition to the Basic Requirements, you must also meet the Minimum Qualifications stated below. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: GS-05: Your resume must demonstrate at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector performing the following type of work and/or tasks: Respond to inquiries and request through telephone, correspondence and personal visits. Knowledge of funds control techniques. Skills in monitoring and accounting for funds allotted. Time In Grade Federal employees in the competitive service are also subject to the Time-In-Grade Requirements: Merit Promotion (status) candidates must have completed one year of service at the next lower grade level. Time-In-Grade provisions do not apply under the Excepted Service Examining Plan (ESEP). You must meet all qualification requirements within 30 days of the closing date of the announcement.

Education

There are no education requirements.

Contacts

• Address Pine Ridge Service Unit PO Box 1201 E Hwy 18 Pine Ridge, SD 57770 US
• Name: Joseph Dudley
• Phone: 605-226-7203
• Email: [email protected]